AVENGERS/INVADERS #9
Picking up from the jaw-dropping events of Avengers/Invaders #8, our heroes find themselves back in time, with the fate of the very world on their shoulders. Disguised as the heroes of the golden past, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Spider-Woman, Ms. Marvel and Luke Cage now face Nazis, the power of the Cosmic Cube and the Red Skull... Avengers Assemble
Well, I'm not a big fan of the Cosmic Cube--it's rare that it's used well--but I've been liking this story so far.
CAPTAIN AMERICA #48
The New Captain America faces the crimes of his past as the Winter Soldier as the Sub-Mariner and the Black Widow struggle to stop a new foe from unleashing a deadly attack on the world!
Sounds like a good story, and it's always good to see Namor.
RUNAWAYS #8
Evil shock-jock Val Rhymin’ shows LA that he’s not just a radio host—he’s also an uber-powerful sorcerer! But it’s the fact that he’s Chase’s boss that gets the Runaways involved. Can they save their teammate? Does he even want to be saved?
The fourteen-year-old, who wanted this book in the first place, is not enjoying the art, so I will ask her whether she wants to continue with it.
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #588
This is the big one! The results are in, the masks are off and Spider-Man might just go down forever! With the secret of Menace revealed and the identity of the Spider-Tracer killer brought to light, the world of Peter Parker, Harry Osborn, Lily Hollister, Carlie Cooper and Vin Gonzales will never be the same! Questions you’ve asked since Spider-Man first entered his Brand New Day will be answered. But who will be left standing to pick up the pieces...and how does it involve Norman Osborn? This one’s a can’t miss, so be there for the conclusion of CHARACTER ASSASSINATION! By Marc Guggenheim and John Romita, Jr.
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #589
CHARACTER ASSASSINATION may be over, but the troubles keep coming as Spidey's old nemesis THE SPOT returns deadlier than ever! Wait. Did we just use "The Spot" and "deadlier" in the same sentence? You better believe it -- with his teleportation powers, he's poised to make a name for himself as an unstoppable killer for hire, and the only thing standing between him and his latest target is your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man!
Far as I know, the kid still wants this one.
NEW AVENGERS #51
WHO IS THE NEW SORCERER SUPREME? Doctor Strange has failed as the Master of the Mystic Arts and all the other mystic characters are the heir apparent. Strange comes to the New Avengers for help as the mystic battle royale begins. Plus, how can the Avengers trust Spider-Man if he won't take his mask off?
Y'know, the Avengers did all right for years without knowing the secret identities of every member.
MIGHTY AVENGERS #23
"Earth's Mightiest Part 3 of 3"
"The Last Knight on Earth"
How can the Mighty Avengers save all of reality from one of their greatest foes... when they can't even stop fighting each other? To survive their first trial by fire, lines will be crossed, ideals will be compromised, and not every hero will make the cut. You better read this issue of DARK REIGN, guys. Why? Because this one's going to change the Marvel landscape! Literally!
I'm really interested in seeing what the post-Bendis Mighty Avengers is going to be like.
DARK AVENGERS #3
The phenom that is the Dark Avengers continues. BATTLEGROUND LATVERIA as Morgana Le Fey attacks with all the power at her disposal. Meanwhile these new Avengers discover all the dirt and hidden secrets of their notorious pasts.
I'm really not at all sure I'll be keeping this one on the list. The New Avengers and the Mighty Avangers--they're both still Avengers teams. This one seems like it might not be. But I'll check it out.
NEW AVENGERS: THE REUNION #1 (of 4)
In the wake of SECRET INVASION, Mockingbird is alive and has returned to Earth after being held captive by the Skrulls. Ronin, her estranged husband, volunteers to help her adjust to her new life as a member of the new Avengers, but some old wounds run too deep. And what deadly secret did she bring back with her that could tear them, and the world, apart once more? It's high-octane action and intrigue as the Mr. & Mrs. Smith of the Marvel Universe take on one of the biggest threats in the world...and each other!
Certainly I'll get this one.
DEADPOOL #8
“MAGNUM OPUS,” PART 1 OF 4
SPECIAL CROSSOVER WITH THUNDERBOLTS! Deadpool unleashes his most insane plan yet: a full-on assault against Norman Osborn! As Deadpool storms his way to the top of Avengers Tower, Osborn is forced to pull out all the stops to save his own skin — and that means deploying the brand new Thunderbolts! Plug your ears, kids — this is gonna be loud!
THUNDERBOLTS #130
“MAGNUM OPUS,” PART 2 OF 4 -- CROSSOVER WITH DEADPOOL
Everyone’s favorite Merc with a Mouth has the Thunderbolts in his crosshairs – but don’t expect this murderer’s row of butt-kickers to lay down! The nastiest fight of ’09 has begun, and you’ve got the front row seat for all the ultra violence
See, this is what a crossover is supposed to do--get someone to try a comic they've never read in their life! (I.e. me and Thunderbolts.)
MS. MARVEL #37
It's a throwdown in Hong Kong against the mysteriously powered Ghazi as Ms. Marvel finally discovers the origin of her mysterious enemy. However, Carol has been keeping a secret connected to the Dark Reign concerning Norman Osborn and it may just mean she won't survive the fight.
Remains readable, though not exciting.
CAPTAIN BRITAIN AND MI13 #11
“VAMPIRE STATE”
Dracula continues his plan to take the United Kingdom for vampires and monsters. Who is the traitor in the ranks of MI13? Can Spitfire possibly deny what she is? Can Captain Britain save his nation? Find out here!
Not a big fan of comic-book Dracula (movie Dracula is something else altogether) but I like this book.
MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #34
THE SAND AND FURY: It's 1942 and Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos are on leave in London. No, wait, it's 2009 and the Avengers are shooing away a pterodactyl from the Tower of London. But, hold on, what's a pterodactyl doing in London anyway? Geez, never mind, because now it looks like it's about 4000 BC, and Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos are teaming up with the Avengers in order to take down a madman with a rather personal take on time.
For the nine-year-old, of course. The fourteen-year-old rarely reads it. I, on the other hand, almost always do. :)
DEADPOOL: GAMES OF DEATH
"GAME$ OF DEATH"
"Pain Factor" -- the reality TV game show so controversial, it's been banned around the world! Today, eleven desperate men will travel to a desert island to compete in a series of outlandish challenges that will leave one of them rich and the rest of them dead. Among the competitors, a certain "Merc with a Mouth," who's been hired to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a millionaire's son. The trail ended here for Junior, but will it for Deadpool? Not if he has anything to say about it. After all, nothing brings out Wade's competitive streak like cold, hard ca--I mean, justice.
Ooooh, more Deadpool!
YOUNG X-MEN #12
Dust fights for her life and the team is in the fight of theirs. Everything comes full circle in their final confrontation with the X-Baddie who started it all: Donald Pierce.
Actually, I need to inquire of the family as to whether this one stays on the list. I like it all right, and I usually read it, but I wouldn't get it just for me.
FRANKLIN RICHARDS: NOT-SO-SECRET INVASION DIGEST
Move over, Mr. Fantastic – the progeny of Marvel's First Family has a brand-new digest! Franklin Richards returns with this brand-new collection. Join Franklin and his robot pal H.E.R.B.I.E. as they head into Reed’s lab for all kinds of fantastic fun, amazing adventures and more trouble than you can shake an Ultimate Nullifier at! This compilation is bound to bring out the kid in every reader! Collecting FRANKLIN RICHARDS: SPRING BREAK, NOT-SO-SECRET INVASION, SUMMER SMACKDOWN and SONS OF GENIUSES.
For the nine-year-old, it'll be a nice surprise for her in a few months.
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